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Christian and Muslim Leaders plea for peace

Christian and Muslim Leaders plea for peace

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and The Muslim Council of Britain yesterday issued this joint statement:

21 March 2003

Prayers in time of war

Prayers in time of war

The Church of England has published a range of prayers suitable for use in churches and in the wider community following military operations in Iraq.

21 March 2003

Peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham

Peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham

A peace candle has been lit in the Holy House of the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham following news of the outbreak of war against Iraq.

20 March 2003

One hundred and fifty parishes celebrate overseas links at Canterbury Cathedral

One hundred and fifty parishes celebrate overseas links at Canterbury Cathedral

All the parishes in the Diocese of Canterbury have been invited to the Cathedral for a day to celebrate links with Christians overseas, especially in the Third World.

20 March 2003

Church prays for speedy resolution of war in Iraq

Church prays for speedy resolution of war in Iraq

I am greatly saddened that diplomatic efforts to ensure Iraq's compliance with relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions have been adjudged to have failed and that the Government now considers it necessary to participate in the use of military force to disarm Iraq.

20 March 2003

Bishops support military personnel

Bishops support military personnel

The Church of England Bishop of the second largest diocese in England visited Colchester Garrison, the home of 16 Air Assault Brigade - Britain's largest Brigade - on Monday 17 March, accompanied by his Roman Catholic counterpart.

18 March 2003

Churches safer when unlocked

Churches safer when unlocked

Welcoming the Archbishop of York's comments today on the issue of clergy safety, the National Churches Tourism Group drew attention to the advice from insurers about Church buildings that churches "if at all possible should be left open during the day."

11 March 2003

Archbishop of Canterbury in Fairtrade Pancake event at Canterbury Cathedral

Archbishop of Canterbury in Fairtrade Pancake event at Canterbury Cathedral

Celebrating the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight 2003, Dr Rowan Williams, newly enthroned Archbishop of Canterbury, gave a strong endorsement of the value of Fairtrade. Speaking at a Fairtrade Event in the Chapter House of Canterbury Cathedral on Shrove Tuesday, the Archbishop stated that:

10 March 2003

Hundreds join new Archbishop in Cathedral Eucharists

Hundreds join new Archbishop in Cathedral Eucharists

The Cathedral community and the wider diocesan family welcomed Archbishop Rowan Williams and his family for the first time in two separate celebrations on Sunday 2 March. Archbishop Rowan was celebrant and preacher at both services.

02 March 2003

Teen trial on child poverty: A conference for young people

Teen trial on child poverty: A conference for young people

Hundreds of young people from across the UK descended on the Treasury this week to bring their voice to the ever growing global debate around child poverty. This was a unique opportunity for young people to gain access to the centre of government and to question Ministers on their commitment to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

27 February 2003